The word "detinuit" is a legal term that refers to a defendant who has wrongfully retained or withheld someone's property. Its spelling is unique and can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "de-" is pronounced as /diː/, the second syllable "tin-" is pronounced as /tɪn/, and the final syllable "-uit" is pronounced as /juːɪt/. Therefore, the IPA transcription for "detinuit" is /dɪˈtɪnjuːɪt/. While it may be unfamiliar to some, this spelling and pronunciation are important to understand within the context of legal proceedings.